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Nov 3, 2026

New York reports first measles death in over 30 years

A child in New York's Lewis County died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-associated death in more than 30 years during an ongoing outbreak that has infected over 170 people.

Nov 3, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,852 measles cases across 45 states in 2026
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  • ▪Pennsylvania confirmed five deaths in a state measles outbreak that has infected more than 1,430 people

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